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Which technique for determining when the Earth first formed as a planet is most accurate?
A. Comparison of fossils found in rocks
B. Comparison of layers found in rocks
C. Analysis of uranium found in rocks
D. Analysis of carbon found in rocks
E. Scientists cannot calculate the age of the Earth
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Question Identifier: GCI_2011_005 Designed for: Non-Science Majors Primary Author(s): J. Libarkin, S. Anderson Contributing Author(s):
Misconception's Reference: Original GCI (https://www.msu.edu/~libarkin/GCI_PUBLICATIONS.html) Notes: (none)
CLICK ON THE DISCUSSION TAB TO COMMENT ON THIS QUESTION.
Which technique for determining when the Earth first formed as a planet is most accurate?
A. Comparison of fossils found in rocks
B. Comparison of layers found in rocks
C. Analysis of uranium found in rocks
D. Analysis of carbon found in rocks
E. Scientists cannot calculate the age of the Earth
bold = correct answer
Question Identifier: GCI_2011_005
Designed for: Non-Science Majors
Primary Author(s): J. Libarkin, S. Anderson
Contributing Author(s):
Misconception's Reference: Original GCI (https://www.msu.edu/~libarkin/GCI_PUBLICATIONS.html)
Notes: (none)